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Even this radical scenario wouldn’t be as effective as it may first seem.
The court described climate change as ‘the greatest inter-generational injustice ever inflicted by one generation of humans upon the next’.
The arguments in favour of radical emissions reduction action, including the personal financial risks, grow more compelling by the day.
Saving our threatened species shouldn’t be seen as a cost, but rather a very savvy investment to ensure the support systems sustaining life on Earth remain intact.
To cut enough greenhouse gas emissions, the world will need technologies that are still being developed, particularly for industries that are tough to clean up, like cement, steel and shipping.
Engine No. 1 convinced other shareholders to support at least two of its nominees to join the company’s board as part of its push for a stronger sustainability strategy at Exxon.
Some Australian states have committed to 100% renewable energy targets, or even 200% renewable energy targets. But this doesn’t mean their electricity is, or will be, emissions free.
None of Australia’s highest-emitting energy firms are fully or even closely aligned with global climate goals. Just one goes even partway, and five appeared to be taking no action at all.
Earth observation satellites can measure millimetre changes in sea level and track deforestation in near-real time.
More than six in ten Australians – 63% – support a ban on new coal mines opening in Australia, according to the Lowy Institute’s Climate Poll 2021.
As global oil consumption drops, oil companies are pivoting to petrochemicals, and could crowd out bio-based alternatives.
The opportunity won’t last forever. Countries that move first will gain an advantage in new industries, technologies and export markets. Those that wait may never catch up.
Labor’s primary vote tanked on the weekend, buoying Scott Morrison’s hopes of a strong Coalition victory at the next federal election.
New findings suggest the loss of fertility at high temperatures is a major threat to the survival of some species.
As the risk of fires rises in areas once considered too wet to burn, it creates hazards for mountain communities and for downstream water supplies.
A report from top energy analysts warns that to meet the Paris climate agreement goals, investment in new unabated coal plant projects should stop now.
Land-falling tropical cyclones are rare in Tanzania so past events are outside the memory of most.
This summer is likely to be hot and dry, but that’s more down to climate change than miserable spring.
The seismic changes to energy supply and demand during the pandemic could be just the beginning.
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